Why don't horse owners have to clean up their pet's mess?

Went hiking in a county park. There were signs about dog owners cleaning up their dog's mess. However the signs for the horseback trails never expect the owners to clean up after their horse's mess, which is much larger and left right on the trail.

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Ynotisay · M

It's a good question. I think it comes down to riders not always knowing when their horses shit and having to dismount and clean it up is a little different than if you're walking a dog. But the result is the same. Horse shit is different, because it's usually just grass and dries/decomposes quickly, but it's still there. I've been on trails in the Sierra that are open to pack horses and it's just everywhere. I try to kick it to the side to make it better for people behind me but it can be a drag. Option is to stay off multi-use trails that allow for horses.